The DOJ announced charges against 455 defendants tied to alleged health care fraud schemes totaling more than $6.5 billion. The enforcement actions are described as part of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown involving Medicare/Medicaid/TRICARE-related allegations.

U.S. Department of Justice announced a large-scale health care fraud takedown resulting in criminal charges against 455 defendants, alleging fraud schemes totaling over $6.5 billion. DOJ characterized the effort as part of the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, with nationwide enforcement activity targeting alleged false billing and related misconduct across government health programs. According to the press release, the charges stem from schemes that allegedly sought to obtain money and benefits through fraudulent representations connected to health care payment systems. The announcement emphasizes that conduct involving Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE-related allegations can create major downstream impacts for consumers and taxpayers by diverting funds and undermining program integrity. While individual allegations vary by defendant and jurisdiction, the overall announcement frames the takedown as a coordinated effort to identify participants in alleged fraudulent billing networks, bringing criminal charges in multiple matters. DOJ’s disclosure also signals continued pressure on health care actors accused of submitting or causing submission of false claims, falsifying information, or otherwise manipulating reimbursement systems.